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December, 2012

December 19, 2012 Community support sends Roosevelt teams to Puerto Rico
December 18, 2012 Jefferson Cluster options due in January
December 17, 2012 PPS forecasts $22 million budget gap
December 17, 2012 School board approves Amalgamated Transit Union contract
December 17, 2012 Board observes moment of silence for Clackamas and Newtown victims
December 17, 2012 Shootings bring mourning, preparedness, solidarity
December 14, 2012 Connecticut tragedy serves as reminder
December 13, 2012 PPS schools give back this holiday season
December 13, 2012 Marysville K-8 reopens January 7
December 13, 2012 Schools welcome transitioning students
December 13, 2012 OMSI enriches Rosa Parks community
December 13, 2012 PPS prepares for winter weather emergencies
December 12, 2012 High school reforms making a difference
December 04, 2012 Grant instrumental music takes center stage
December 03, 2012 PPS financials earn high marks in audit

November, 2012

November 30, 2012 Alliance High School students shine
November 29, 2012 West Sylvan teacher is Civics Educator of the Year
November 29, 2012 Korinna Wolfe named interim Education Options leader
November 29, 2012 High schools: taking stock, looking ahead
November 29, 2012 School modernization becomes a reality
November 28, 2012 PPS seeks input on enrollment balancing scenarios
November 27, 2012 Llewellyn/Duniway boundary change approved
November 21, 2012 Bridger alums share stories, plant trees
November 20, 2012 Board discusses next steps in school bond program
November 19, 2012 Grant bolsters breakfast menu
November 16, 2012 Vestal students chat up astronauts in space
November 16, 2012 New honor for Oregon Teacher of the Year
November 16, 2012 Special Education PTA announces meetings
November 15, 2012 Benson kicks off construction of LEED-certified home
November 15, 2012 Teachers, PPS leaders support racial equity
November 15, 2012 Building success for students learning English
November 09, 2012 Benson reaches out to potential partners
November 09, 2012 Wilson celebrates stand-out swimmer, happenin' school
November 09, 2012 Glencoe students treated to international performance
November 09, 2012 PPS students recognized for peace-making efforts
November 08, 2012 Mourning the loss of Ben Canada, former PPS Superintendent
November 06, 2012 Lady Generals take state in cross country
November 02, 2012 School production season begins

October, 2012

November 16, 2012 Service, scholarship announced for Dr. Charles Hopson
October 30, 2012 Discussions move one step closer toward decision making
October 30, 2012 RHS Hoops: Puerto Rico bound?
October 30, 2012 Achievement up, targets set
October 30, 2012 Da Vinci Performs Lost Princess of Oz, Nov. 9-17
October 30, 2012 Bridger, Ainsworth need your votes!
October 29, 2012 School board approves Achievement Compact goals
October 29, 2012 PPS enrollment trend continues upward
October 26, 2012 Univision joins PPS in promoting early literacy
October 26, 2012 Help bring students back to school
October 26, 2012 ShakeOut tests earthquake preparedness
October 25, 2012 Principals for a Day embrace reality dose
October 24, 2012 PTA mayoral debate now on TV-28
October 22, 2012 Boiler retrofits already benefiting schools
October 18, 2012 Vestal teacher snags Chevron/Donors Choose support
October 18, 2012 Vestal science teacher: outstanding!
October 18, 2012 Timmco Insurance invests in Roosevelt grads
October 18, 2012 Thirteen schools get healthy nod from feds
October 18, 2012 Benson grant boosts physical, academic fitness
October 15, 2012 Donor plays key role in new Franklin track
October 15, 2012 Milestones results show improvement
October 15, 2012 Board extends Supt. Carole Smith's contract
October 12, 2012 Franklin schools show their work
October 11, 2012 Oregon school report cards released
October 11, 2012 Roosevelt holds gala track dedication, homecoming celebration
October 10, 2012 New leader for PPS Human Resources
October 09, 2012 Grant - Lincoln Crosstown Clash 2012
October 08, 2012 School improvements paying off
October 08, 2012 Block schedule increases average student class load
October 08, 2012 Community use of PPS buildings increasing
October 08, 2012 Marysville update: on time, on budget
October 04, 2012 Head Start students find their inner Picasso
October 03, 2012 Walk + Bike to School Day 2012

September, 2012

October 04, 2012 Franklin students inspired to act in community's time of need
September 27, 2012 Informational Update: City of Portland’s proposed Arts Education and Access Fund
September 27, 2012 Boise-Eliot-Humboldt celebrates expanded community
September 27, 2012 Tales from the kindergarten front
September 26, 2012 Students seek to register 2,000
September 26, 2012 Jefferson schools tackle enrollment issues
September 25, 2012 School board approves Citizens Bond Accountability Committee
September 24, 2012 PPS students post big SAT gains
September 22, 2012 Focused efforts, community involvement fuel progress
September 22, 2012 Project Community Care: record turnout
September 20, 2012 Toys and stardom come to Sitton Elementary
September 17, 2012 Volunteers knock on doors to get students back in school
September 13, 2012 ODE releases state test results for 2011-12
September 13, 2012 New athletic court for Vernon
September 12, 2012 Benson radio station back on the air
September 10, 2012 Shriners honor Madison's unstoppable Isabella Trent

August, 2012

September 10, 2012 Rieke named state's first Green Flag school
September 05, 2012 First day shines with promise, potential
August 31, 2012 State Farm grant will expand Roosevelt writing center
August 31, 2012 Parents, PPS partner on survey about talented and gifted services
August 28, 2012 Abernethy kitchen garners federal support
August 22, 2012 School, board leadership changes for 2012-13
August 16, 2012 Welcome Center open to assist non-English speaking families in registering for school
August 15, 2012 Tour gives close-up view of PPS schools
August 03, 2012 PPS schools rated under Oregon’s new school accountability system

July, 2012

July 26, 2012 Roosevelt tech, summer school to get national air time
July 23, 2012 Alameda slated for seismic improvements
July 20, 2012 PPS Superintendent Carole Smith acclaims Youth Pass renewal
July 19, 2012 Board approves equity policy for purchasing, contracting
July 19, 2012 Jefferson area enrollment balancing meeting
July 09, 2012 School board finalizes school bond plan

June, 2012

June 28, 2012 School leadership changes announced
June 28, 2012 ESL Department gets new leader
June 26, 2012 School board selects bond plan
June 20, 2012 Audit addresses PPS teacher absences
June 15, 2012 School construction bond options take shape
June 14, 2012 Smiles, tears mark last day of school
June 13, 2012 44-year teacher reflects on career
June 13, 2012 Many celebrate Young Women's, Humboldt
June 12, 2012 Mary Pearson to lead Special Education
June 11, 2012 New board member brings student voice
June 11, 2012 Vernon planning a 'schoolyard revolution'
June 06, 2012 Superintendent names new academic leader
June 05, 2012 New state education chief visits Jefferson
June 04, 2012 PPS hosts Asian, Pacific Islander parent seminar
June 04, 2012 Families celebrate Marysville rebuild
June 04, 2012 Wilson wins state baseball championship
June 04, 2012 Chief of staff to join United Way
June 04, 2012 Two students earn perfect ACT scores

May, 2012

May 31, 2012 Community weighs in on possible bond
May 31, 2012 2,400 students set to graduate in June
May 31, 2012 Rosa Parks School gets $56,000 for science
May 30, 2012 City Council approves $5 million for schools
May 30, 2012 Leaders thank Nike for impact on schools
May 30, 2012 Students shine in track, field championships
May 29, 2012 Conferences build student leadership skills
May 29, 2012 Work begins on Marysville School rebuild
May 24, 2012 Segunda Conferencia Familiar Latina
May 24, 2012 Lincoln girls split tennis championship
May 24, 2012 Workshop focuses on Internet safety for students
May 23, 2012 Celebration honors Humboldt School
May 22, 2012 Student-built house offers ‘skills for life’
May 18, 2012 Construction bond discussion gets specific
May 17, 2012 Bus drivers sweep local skills competition
May 17, 2012 Appeal affirms graduation rate increase
May 16, 2012 Learn disaster survival skills at free expo
May 15, 2012 Four schools excel in U.S. News ranking
May 15, 2012 Sunnyside wins two sustainability awards
May 14, 2012 Superintendent issues statement on Humboldt, YWLA
May 14, 2012 PPS honors Latino students at first-ever event
May 10, 2012 Students pack Schnitz for Brazilian troupe
May 09, 2012 Outstanding black students to be honored
May 08, 2012 State PTA honors Skyline, Carole Smith
May 08, 2012 Cleveland is state 5A choir champion
May 07, 2012 Facilities plan released; PPS seeks bond input
May 07, 2012 Weeklong celebration honors teachers
May 03, 2012 First all-PPS poetry slam: 'Magical'
May 03, 2012 Tentative agreement eliminates school cuts
May 02, 2012 Lincoln wins national constitution contest
May 02, 2012 Fifteen musicians rank among Oregon’s best
May 01, 2012 Boise-Eliot welcomes Humboldt families
May 01, 2012 PPS spellers qualify for county contest

April, 2012

April 30, 2012 Family game night, open to all, is Friday
April 30, 2012 Urban educator to offer insights
April 27, 2012 Jefferson poets share positive message
April 26, 2012 Skyline School expands IB program
April 26, 2012 Earthstock dance celebrates 20 years
April 26, 2012 PPS bands take 1-2-3 at state jazz contest
April 26, 2012 School size takes on greater importance
April 26, 2012 Champion for learning spaces speaks up
April 26, 2012 Cleary students donate socks to homeless teens
April 25, 2012 Cleveland speech and debate takes state
April 24, 2012 White House boosts King arts instruction
April 24, 2012 Wish list becoming reality at Sitton School
April 24, 2012 Special education director to leave PPS
April 23, 2012 Board votes to close, consolidate schools
April 19, 2012 Students prepare for citywide poetry slam
April 18, 2012 PPS honors 26 high-achieving black students
April 16, 2012 Students speak up about proposed budget cuts
April 11, 2012 Vernon puts 'walking school bus' into gear
April 10, 2012 State leader honors Atkinson, Franklin
April 05, 2012 Meeting on Humboldt, YWLA proposals is April 12
April 04, 2012 Arbitrator decides in high school schedule grievance
April 02, 2012 Superintendent proposes 2012-13 budget

March, 2012

March 22, 2012 What’s the future for old schools?
March 21, 2012 New standards raise academic bar
March 21, 2012 Facilities planning moves forward
March 20, 2012 Teacher says ‘friend me’ — and many respond
March 19, 2012 Superintendent to propose budget April 2
March 14, 2012 Cleveland graduate remembered
March 14, 2012 Top auto engineers ‘talk shop’ at Benson
March 13, 2012 Wellness a winning strategy at James John, Sabin
March 13, 2012 Lincoln students win award for agile robot
March 13, 2012 Young Latino leaders take lessons from their heritage
March 12, 2012 16 projects qualify for state science expo
March 12, 2012 Benson takes third in basketball playoffs
March 08, 2012 Students excel at state chess tournament
March 08, 2012 Basketball helps strengthen Marysville community
March 07, 2012 Film featuring Hosford nears completion
March 07, 2012 Student programmer wins national award
March 05, 2012 Mt. Tabor student self-portraits on display

February, 2012

February 29, 2012 Rally-goers stand up for schools
February 29, 2012 Benson welcomes prospective students
February 29, 2012 Warm welcome for a sister school
February 29, 2012 Arleta middle-graders’ ‘Night on the Town’
February 28, 2012 Board passes on 'open enrollment' option
February 28, 2012 Budget preview: PPS in ‘a very difficult position’
February 28, 2012 PPS budget: Share your priorities!
February 28, 2012 First day of school in 2013? You've got it
February 27, 2012 Schools reach out to bring families in
February 27, 2012 Two Wilson wrestlers are state champs
February 27, 2012 King School draws national eye for arts focus
February 24, 2012 Teachers weigh in on optimum learning spaces
February 23, 2012 Swimmers post strong state performances
February 21, 2012 Madison offers Big Poetry Slam teaser
February 21, 2012 Wilson cheerleaders win state championship
February 15, 2012 Meetings set on accessibility, earthquake safety
February 14, 2012 Oregonians to rally for education Feb. 20
February 14, 2012 Merkley to honor Roosevelt teachers
February 10, 2012 Benson student showcase is Feb. 16-17
February 10, 2012 Children’s advocate: Start early, have fun
February 09, 2012 New book chronicles Atkinson's namesake
February 08, 2012 Jefferson's scholarship program expands
February 07, 2012 Superintendent shares bond feedback
February 03, 2012 High-tech classroom encourages interaction

January, 2012

January 31, 2012 Persistence pays off for Franklin Constitution Team
January 31, 2012 Parent Academy is back in session!
January 31, 2012 Student attendance data now online
January 31, 2012 Keys to graduation: Relationships, options
January 31, 2012 Emergency kits headed to every classroom
January 31, 2012 Schools roll out the welcome mat for fall
January 27, 2012 PPS graduation rate increases by 5 points
January 25, 2012 Systems change leader shares vision for classrooms
January 24, 2012 You're invited: Take a close look at our buildings
January 24, 2012 School board approves enrollment changes
January 20, 2012 Franklin gears up for athletics upgrades
January 18, 2012 Freedom Riders, Fighters & Writers Exhibit on display
January 18, 2012 Composting is a team effort at Beach School
January 17, 2012 College students to Roosevelt: You can do this
January 16, 2012 Schools honor Martin Luther King Jr.
January 13, 2012 New rules give families more control over testing
January 12, 2012 Looking for live theater? Head to a high school
January 11, 2012 What’s your school’s grade?
January 10, 2012 Basketball showcase brings PPS teams together
January 09, 2012 Broadcast group honors two PPS graduates
January 09, 2012 District, school professionals union tentatively agree on contract
January 09, 2012 Former Borders becomes free family bookstore
January 06, 2012 Freedom Riders, Fighters & Writers Exhibit debuts
January 06, 2012 Wilson fundraiser gets international press

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